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Prof. Yann Algan

HEC Institute Director - Professor - Economics
Yann Algan is Professor of Economics. He has joined HEC as the Associate Dean of Pre-experience Programs and following six years as the Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Sciences Po.
 
He is also a member of the Conseil d’Analyse Économique (Council for Economic Analysis) and the Conseil Scientifique de l’Education Nationale (Scientific Council for National Education).
 
His research focuses on populism and trust as well as well-being within organizations. He is a member of the Institut Universitaire de France and a recipient of two ERC projects from the European Commission.

Last Articles

Geopolitics & Public Affairs Geopolitics & Public Affairs

Workplace Experience Determines Voting Patterns Far More than France's Political Fault Lines

This new policy paper shows that trust, recognition, and belonging at work influence political attitude and help explain support for radical parties.

Yann Algan, Antonin Bergeaud, Camille Frouard
MH - KN - Sustain -Loneliness Risk of Our Time- EN – 0226
Sustainability & Society Sustainability & Society

Is Loneliness the Most Overlooked Economic Risk of Our Time?

Isolation, mistrust, and disconnection are fuelling inequality, weakening democracy, and eroding the foundations of prosperity. 

5 mn
Marieke Huysentruyt, Yann Algan

Trust Is the Invisible Infrastructure of Prosperous Societies

Trust underpins economic performance, social mobility, and democratic legitimacy, yet remains largely invisible in public decision-making.

Marieke Huysentruyt, Yann Algan
Decod – LIA menace-t-elle la démocratie

Does AI threaten democracy?

6 minutes
Yann Algan

AI Must Be Governed Democratically to Preserve Our Future

As AI reshapes our societies, Yann Algan and Gilles Babinet are debating its political risks and democratic promises.

Yann Algan
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